Hello, Dad?

This was taken a couple of months ago when Daniel was still learning how to walk. The next thing I knew, he was on the phone and pretending to talk to someone.

How observant!

The Story Behind Our Baby’s Name (And Tips For Naming Yours)

When we learned that we were going to have a baby boy, we were so ecstatic. It was absolutely exciting to hunt for baby names, especially because we wanted his name to be perfect and meaningful. We picked the name Daniel Nicholas, and we couldn’t have made a better choice.

Origin and meaning

Daniel is actually a Hebrew word which means “God is my judge.” Our son’s name reminds us of the fortitude and strength of the prophet Daniel, an interpreter of dreams who survived a death sentence in a lion’s den because of his steadfast faith in God.

On the other hand, Nicholas is of Greek origin. It means “victory of the people,” and we thought that such a positive but strong name would be perfect for our baby. Read more

Eight Wonderful Months with Daniel

Daniel is 8-month-old today.

This means that I’ve been a mom for 8 months already, and watching my son grow into a fine, beautiful boy is pure joy. On his eight month, Daniel has turned into a busy and curious tot. Lately, he’s trying to learn new things—from endlessly attempting to crawl, pulling up when I hold his hands, playing with his teether and his stuffed toys, to watching his favorite kiddie shows on DVDs. I noticed that he’s more sociable now and can already recognize his parents and key people around him like his Yaya Mona.

Those were the days when we could just leave him and let him sleep alone. We’re always on the qui vive when it comes to him and although he doesn’t ask for it, we monitor him almost 24-hours a day. At this age, he mindlessly reaches out for something and put it in his mouth– that’s what we’re kinda apprehensive about, not knowing what that “something” is. Read more